Here is the official trailer for Preparation for the Next Life, an emotionally resonant drama film directed by Bing Liu, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Atticus Lish. It stars Sebiye Behtiyar as Aishe and Fred Hechinger as Skinner.
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‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Trailer – Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger Star in Bing Liu’s Drama Film
Preparation for the Next Life (Screenshot | Orion Pictures)
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8th Indy Shorts Film Festival Winners – ‘The Singers’, ‘The Last Observers’ and Éiru Take Grand Prizes
Éiru by Giovanna Ferrari (courtesy Indy Shorts) The 8th Indy Shorts International Film Festival concluded on Sunday, July 27, and awarded $35,000 in cash prizes at the Award Presentation. “The Singers” by Sam Davis won the Narrative Grand Prize, “The Last Observers” by Maja K Mikkelsen won the Documentary Grand Prize, and “Éiru” by Giovanna Ferrari won the Animated Grand Prize, automatically qualifying these film for the 2026 Academy Awards® in their respective categories.
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Mistura, ‘Mad Bills to Pay’ and Nawi Win Top Prizes at 30th Stony Brook Film Festival
Photos by Impressions by Amber Stony Brook Film Festival, which saw its largest audience since the pandemic, concluded its 30th edition with the Peruvian drama Mistura by Ricardo de Montreuil winning the Jury Award for Best Feature. It follows a privileged French-Peruvian woman, who watches as her life quickly unravels after her husband’s betrayal ostracizes her from elite society.
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‘American Comic’ and ‘The Pantone Guy’ Win Jury Awards at Inaugural River Valley Film Festival
American Comic by Daniel Clark The inaugural River Valley Film Festival in Williamsport, Pennsylvania wrapped on Sunday with their Awards Ceremony. Taking home the Grand Jury Award for Narrative Feature was American Comic from director Daniel Clark, a mockumentary about two comics trying to make it in the industry.
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56th Nashville Film Festival Reveals First Films Including ‘Matter of Time’ with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder
Eddie Vedder in Matter of Time by Matt Finlin The 56th Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) taking place from September 18–24, 2025 revealed the first six feature films selected for the festival including the documentary Matter of Time, following Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and Rebuilding, an emotional family drama starring Josh O’Connor and Meghann Fahy
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‘AJ Goes to the Dog Park’ Trailer – AJ Thompson Stars in Toby Jones’ Fargo-Set Comedy Film
AJ Goes to the Dog Park (Doppelgänger Releasing) AJ Goes to the Dog Park, the debut feature film from director Toby Jones (not the British actor) stars AJ Thompson as the lovably average AJ, whose blissful routine – complete with buttered toast, a calm day job, and daily visits to the dog park with his pups – gets turned upside-down when the park is transformed into a ‘blog park’. Alongside Thompson, the cast includes Crystal Cossette Knight as the mayor, with Morgan Davy, Danny Davy, and a host of Fargo locals rounding out the quirky ensemble.
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28th Dances With Films: LA Awards – Nate Hilgartner’s No Choice and David Anthoiny Ngo’s Never Get Busted! Win Grand Jury Prizes
No Choice by Nate Hilgartner The 28th Dances With Films: LA wrapped with its Filmmaker Award ceremony, with the Grand Jury Prize winners led by Nate Hilgartner’s No Choice for Best Narrative Feature and David Anthoiny Ngo’s Never Get Busted! won Best Documentary Feature.
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Jaclyn Bethany’s Queer Drama ‘In Transit’ World Premieres at Edinburgh International Film Festival
In Transit (Valmora Productions, BKE Productions, Little Language Films) The queer drama film In Transit directed by Jaclyn Bethany (Tell That to the Winter Sea, Highway One) will have its World Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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‘Igualada: Refusing to Know Your Place’ Documentary on Colombia’s First Black Presidential Candidate Debuts on PBS | Trailer
Francia Marquez in Igualada: Refusing to Know Your Place (Darwin Torres) Igualada: Refusing to Know Your Place directed by Juan Mejía Botero (Death by a Thousand Cuts), chronicles Francia Márquez’s extraordinary journey from rural grassroots activist to history-making campaign as Colombia’s first female and first Black presidential candidate.
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French Comedy-drama ‘Mr. Blake at Your Service’ Starring John Malkovich Opens in US Theaters | Trailer
John Malkovich and Fanny Ardant in Mr. Blake at Your Service (Sunrise Films) The French-set comedy-drama Mr. Blake at Your Service, starring John Malkovich, French actress Fanny Ardant, and the late Émilie Dequenne will open in U.S. theaters on June 20, 2025.
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Waco Independent Film Festival 2025 Unveils Lineup – Opens with Julia Barnett’s ‘A Christmas in New Hope’
A Christmas in New Hope by Julia Barnett The 2025 Waco Independent Film Festival unveiled the film lineup and events schedule for the festival’s in-theater screenings taking place July 17-20, 2025 followed by an online encore July 20-26, 2025.
